English · Food & Drink
taste
/teɪst/
[/teɪst/]
flavor sensation
Beginnernoun
Definition
Taste is the sense by which flavors are noticed, or the particular flavor of food.
Example
The soup had a rich, savory taste that warmed her on the cold winter night.
The soup had a rich, savory taste that warmed her on the cold winter night.
Etymology
From Old French 'taster' (to touch, try), from Latin 'taxare' (to handle).
How & Where It’s Used
The sense of flavor; also means personal preference or good judgment in style.